American Civil War, History, Summary, Dates, Causes, Map, Timeline, Battles, Significance, & Facts

American Civil War, four-year war (1861–65) fought between the United States and 11 Southern states that seceded to form the Confederate States of America. It arose out of disputes over slavery and states’ rights. When antislavery candidate Abraham Lincoln was elected president (1860), the Southern states seceded.

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American Civil War History, Summary, Dates, Causes, Map

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